If you read deeper Kovarex has a really deep seated dislike of what he perceives as cancel culture after growing up in a society that disappeared dissidents. I think he needs to work on that but he hasn't defended what Uncle Bob said (contrary to what the article states) but disapproves of canceling anyone for what they say.

There are valid reasons to be mad at Kovarex because some heinous people really should STFU and he opposes that but not because he endorses what they're saying - just that they should be free to say it.

I honestly think if someone sat down and carefully explained what modern cancel culture is and how it differs from secret police disappearing professors in the middle of the night then, in time, he'd likely change his tune.